We invite you to attend the
152nd Van Wert County Fair
August 27-September 3, 2008!


Food, entertainment, rides, games,
exhibits, animals, horse racing,
camping...fun for everyone!


152nd
VAN WERT
COUNTY FAIR

2008 FAIR DATES
AUGUST 27-
SEPTEMBER 3

























Van Wert County Fair Grandstand Events

GRANDSTAND EVENTS

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MARK LOWRY
OSTPA TRACTOR PULL
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
STREET STOCK TRUCK PULL
CHEERLEADING INVITATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL BAND SHOW
DEMOLITION DERBY
GRANDSTAND TICKET INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

 

MARK LOWRY
Saturday, August 30, 2008 ~~~ 7:00pm

Mark Lowry
Christian Comedian,
Vocalist, Songwriter


with pianist Stan Whitmire

Visit Mark's website

 

 

Mark has been making people laugh, cry, and think for over 28 years. Singing publicly and recording albums and videos since age 11, you could say that Mark has done this most of his life. In 1976, Mark felt God was calling him to a music ministry and when he graduated from Liberty College in 1980, he began performing at churches around the country.

 

Mark tells how, in the early days, he would have to fill the gaps between songs while he was waiting for the little old man in the back of the church to change his soundtracks-so to fill this time, Mark would start talking about his life and testimony. People would laugh and finally he realized he was on to something. That’s how Mark Lowry’s well-known comedy was born. In 1988, Mark was offered the baritone part in the Gaither Vocal Band, where he remained for 13 years. Mark’s antics on stage, with Bill Gaither, were an instant hit with vocal band audiences and their comedy became the highlight of the evening when the Homecoming tour was born.

 

In September of 2005, the video “Mark Lowry Goes to Hollywood” was released. Mark said that this video was his all time favorite, because at the end of the video he was able to say that God was truly, absolutely, unconditionally out of his ever loving mind in love with us.

PRESENTED BY:
The Van Wert County Fair

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OSTPA TRACTOR PULL
Sunday, August 31, 2008 ~~~ 6:00pm

OSTPA
Tractor Pull

CLASSES:
62 SMFWD, 10 PS,
62 TWD, PS SEMI

Visit OSTPA website


Sunday, August 31, 2008 ~~~ 6:00pm
In front of the Grandstand

PRESENTED BY:
The Van Wert County Fair
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ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Weigh-In---8:30am  ~~~ Tractor Pull---10:00am
Age Classes:  Older: to 1938 ~~~ Newer: 1939-1959
Weight Classes:
0-2,500 lbs 3,501-4,000 lbs 5,001-5,500 lbs 6,501-7,000 lbs 9,001-10,000 lbs
2,501-3,000 lbs 4,001-4,500 lbs 5,501-6,000 lbs 7,001-8,000 lbs 10,001 lbs & over
3,001-3,500 lbs 4,501-5,000 lbs 6,001-6,500 lbs 8,001-9,000 lbs  

Both Ages pull in same class.
Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places for each age and weight class.
$7.00 Hook Fee

View/Print in .pdf format:
2008 Antique Tractor Pull Rules & Regulations

Trophies provided by:
Van Wert County Fair
&
BHS Guns (Bart Sidle)


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STREET STOCK TRUCK PULL
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 ~~~ 7:15pm

(Begins after 7:00pm Flag Raising Ceremony)

6500 lbs - Open Class
Farm Stock
Open - Gas
Open - Diesel
8000 lbs - Open Class
Farm Stock
Open - Gas
Open - Diesel
Van Wert County
Residents Only

6500lbs
8000lbs

View/Print in .pdf format:
2008 Street Stock Truck Pull Rules & Regulations

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CHEERLEADING INVITATIONAL
Saturday, August 30, 2008 ~~~ 12 Noon



Trophies presented by:
Greve Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep, Inc
756 W Ervin Rd
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-3944
greve.fivestardealers.com




In case of bad weather,
event will be held at
Lincolnview High School.



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21sth Annual
Varsity, Junior Varsity, & Freshman
Competition begins at 12 Noon


View/print in .pdf format:
2008 Rules
2008 Application
2008 Insurance Waiver

2008 Judging Sheet

Cheerleading Survey

2008 Order of Performance Sheet
12th Annual Little Leaders
& 15th Annual Junior High
Competition begins at 2:15pm


View/print in .pdf format:
2008 Letter/Rules
2008 Application
2008 Insurance Waiver
2008 Judging Sheet

Cheerleading Survey

2008 Order of Performance Sheet

 

HIGH SCHOOL BAND SHOW
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 ~~~ 7:00pm

The High School Band Show is presented by:

The Van Wert County Fair

CNT

Computer & Networking Techologies, LTD
1189 Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-9728
www.cntcomputers.com

Taco Bell

1280 S Shannon St, Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-1400
www.tacobell.com


Programs provided by Lincolnview Band Boosters.

Plaques presented to all bands by:
Flat Lands Supply, Inc

Distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, Voice, & Data Supplies
1220 E Jackson St, Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-1233
www.flatlandssupply.com


Thanks to the Van Wert County Foundation for their
grant in support of the High School Band Show.

vanwert.com/foundation

Band Booster Clubs may reserve a block of seats for their boosters by
contacting the Van Wert County Fair Office beginning August 6, 2007.

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See outstanding bands from
Van Wert, Allen, Mercer, Paulding,
Putnam, and Defiance counties perform.

Band show announcer:
Rick Miller - WDOH Lite Rock 107.1


View/print in .pdf format:
2008 Order of Performance Sheet

 

DEMOLITION DERBY
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 ~~~ 7:00pm



Presented by:

The Van Wert County Fair
&
Maverick Media of Lima, LLC



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 3 Elimination Heats,
Powder Puff Heat,
Mini-Car Heat,
Frank Snyder Memorial Mini-Van Heat:
Prize Money for this Heat ONLY will be Heat Entry Fees
plus Donation from the Snyder family
(Mini-Vans NOT eligible for Championship Heat)

Championship Heat (Feature Event)

Early Entry Fee - Jul 28-Aug 23, 2008
$30.00 per car, includes 2 pit passes.

Entry Fee - Aug 25-Sep 3, 2008
$40.00 per car, includes 2 pit passes.

Pit Pass - $15.00 per person.
(Must be 14 years of age or older to be in pit.)

View/print in .pdf format:
2008 Demolition Derby Rules & Regulations, Entry Form

Entries & Entry Fees accepted
at the Van Wert County Fair Office
beginning Monday, July 28, 2008.



NO REFUNDS GIVEN ON ENTRY FEES OR PIT PASSES.

 

GRANDSTAND TICKET INFORMATION




ANY CHILD OCCUPYING A SEAT MUST PAY APPROPRIATE
TICKET PRICE.

NO SMOKING IN GRANDSTAND
by order of Fire Chief
BEFORE THE FAIR:
Tickets on sale at Fair Office
Located near Main Entrance (Gate #2)
DURING THE FAIR:
Tickets on sale at Ticket/Treasurer's Office
Located at East End of Grandstand


View/Print in .pdf format

2008 Grandstand Seating Chart
 

Mark Lowry, Christian Comedian
On Sale Date  TBA
Sat Aug 30, 2008 - 7:00pm $15.00 - Box Seats (All reserved seats)
$12.00 - Grandstand (All reserved seats)
OSTPA Tractor Pull
On Sale Date  TBA
Sun Aug 31, 2008 - 6:00pm $12.00 - Box Seats (All reserved seats)
$10.00 - Grandstand (All reserved seats)
$15.00 - Pit Pass...MUST be 14 years old or over to be in pit
Antique Tractor Pull
FREE
Wed Aug 27, 2008 - 10:00am FREE - General Admission Seats
Street Stock Truck Pull Wed Aug 27, 2008 - 7:15pm
(Flag Raising - 7:00pm)
$3.00 - General Admission Seats
$10.00 - Pit Pass...MUST be 14 years old or over to be in pit
Cheerleading
Invitational
Sat Aug 30, 2008 - 12 Noon $3.00 - General Admission Seats
Draft Horse ---
Halter, Hitch, & Pony Show
FREE
Tue Sep 2, 2008 - 9:00am FREE - General Admission Seats
High School Band Show
On Sale Date  TBA
Tue Sep 2, 2008 - 7:00pm $3.00 - Grandstand & Box Seats (All reserved seats)
Demolition Derby
On Sale Date  TBA
Wed Sep 3, 2008 - 7:00pm $5.00 - Grandstand & Box Seats (All reserved seats)
$15.00 - Pit Pass...MUST be 14 years old or over to be in pit
Running Races
On Sale Date  TBA
Mon Sep 1, 2008 - 1:00pm $4.00 - Box Seats (All reserved seats)
$4.00 - Grandstand Center Sections (Reserved seats)
$3.00 - Grandstand (General Admission seats)
Harness Races
On Sale Date  TBA
Thu Aug 28, 2008 - 7:00pm
Fri Aug 29, 2008 - 7:00pm
Mon Sep 1, 2008 - 7:00pm
Wed Sep 3, 2008 - 1:00pm
$4.00 - Box Seats (All reserved seats)
$3.00 - Grandstand Seats (General Admission seats)

©2008   Van Wert County Fair     1055 S Washington St     Van Wert, OH 45891     419.238.9270     August 27 - September 3, 2008